Physician Assistant (PA-C)

At Mercy Care healthcare is more than a profession - it is a calling.

For more than 40 years Mercy Care has cared for Atlantans who are not well served by the traditional healthcare system including people without insurance individuals experiencing homelessness and families navigating life in a new country.

Today we are building on that legacy through our three-year strategic plan ourConspiracy of Compassion. Our goal is ambitious: to reach more people remove barriers to care and address the medical social and economic needs that shape health outcomes.

To make that vision a reality we need talented and compassionate clinicians to join our team.

Whether you are providing direct patient care helping patients navigate complex challenges or helping us build a healthcare system that better serves those too often left behind your work will have a lasting impact on individuals families and communities.

If you believe healthcare should be compassionate accessible and transformative consider a career with Mercy Care. Together we can change lives - and help redefine what healthcare can be.

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C)to join our:

Primary Care Clinics: Mercy Care Decatur Street & Mercy Care Chamblee

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency strongly preferred for the Chamblee Clinic

Mobile Health Team

Street Medicine Team

Position Purpose

Working under established medical protocols the Physician Assistant (PA-C) will assess diagnose treat prescribe medications as approved and coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. This role supports Mercy Cares commitment to providing accessible healthcare while embracing the organizations mission vision and values.

What You Will Do

• Provide primary care services to adult and geriatric patients with the opportunity to serve pediatric and adolescent populations as needed.

• Perform patient assessments diagnoses treatment planning and follow-up care.

• Promote health education disease prevention and wellness initiatives.

• Prescribe medications and make specialist referrals in accordance with medical protocols.

• Collaborate with physicians social service professionals and care teams to coordinate patient care.

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system.

• Participate in continuing education and maintain professional licensure and certification requirements.

• Serve on organizational committees and represent Mercy Care at community health fairs and outreach events 34 times annually.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current certification as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Minimum of three (3) years of Physician Assistant experience; post-graduate clinical experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Georgia Physician Assistant scope of practice.

• Experience with EPIC preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic communication systems.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual retirement plan and match health insurance and more!)

• Opportunity to get paid daily through DailyPay

• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T Verizon Ford Motor Company General Motors Quicken Loans AND MORE!

• Low-cost medical dental and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.